Journeyman Exercise Planner

Dynamis•Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Dynamis is seeking a mid-level Journeyman Exercise Planner to support exercise planning, conduct, and evaluation for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Exercises Subdivision, Infrastructure Security Exercise Branch (ISEB). Dynamis provides full-spectrum exercise support services to CISA Exercises in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) guidelines. Exercises address all-hazards threat scenarios for critical infrastructure owners and operators and include discussion- and operations-based formats. The Infrastructure Security Exercise Support Services contract focuses on exercises that test and validate plans and capabilities against physical security and natural hazard threats to critical infrastructure. Dynamis also supports exercises addressing the interplay of cybersecurity and physical security as they relate to critical infrastructure, as well as the National Cyber Exercise Program (NCEP). The position is based at Dynamis headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, and client offices in Arlington, Virginia.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain client suitability.
Bachelor’s degree, or, in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, seven years of experience, including at least five years designing, planning, and executing HSEEP-aligned or Department of Defense-comparable exercises, including the design and execution of operational exercises, specifically FSEs.
At least four years of experience designing, planning, and executing HSEEP-aligned, Joint Exercise Lifecycle, or other federally recognized exercise-planning-doctrine exercises, including the design and execution of operational exercises, specifically FSEs; the posting gives this requirement alongside the alternative experience pathway for candidates without a bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of all applicable HSEEP exercise types.
Experience designing, facilitating, and executing discussion- and operations-based exercises, specifically Tabletop Exercises (TTXs), Functional Exercises, and FSEs.
Located within 50 miles of Arlington, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

DHS/CISA suitability.
HSEEP certification.
MEP certification.
Knowledge of the CISA mission and organization.
Experience as an emergency manager, first responder, or in a similar field.
Experience with critical infrastructure owners and/or operators.
Experience facilitating senior-level federal workshops, planning meetings, or exercises.

Responsibilities

Support CISA Exercises government personnel and assist subject matter experts and senior exercise planners with designing and executing HSEEP-aligned exercises.
Develop required exercise documentation.
Plan meeting logistics and take meeting notes.
Ensure databases are accurate.
Facilitate exercise planning meetings or portions of meetings when required.
Assist in facilitating discussion-based exercises when required.
Support planning and design of operational exercises, specifically Full-Scale Exercises (FSEs), including serving as an exercise controller for key exercise functions.
Assist in developing strategic reports and standard operating procedures.
Develop and track metrics.
Answer Executive Secretariat tasks.
Provide scheduling assistance and meeting support.